Victorian Rosewood sewing box with inlaid mother of pearl decoration, silk lined fitted interior containing several accoutrements. Condition: scratches and small crack to top, small area of veneer loss to front, deterioration and losses tosilk interior. 4-1/2"H x 11-1/2"W x 8- 1/2"D. Probably English, mid 19th century. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pessick, Ames, Iowa.
Lot 548: Velvet sewing box with assorted tools
Victorian Sewing box, covered in velvet with applied brass deer and bird decorations, brass feet. Condition: scattered wear to velvet and to paper lined interior. 4-1/2" x 11" x 8-3/8". Late 19th century. Includes 22 assorted early 20thcentury sewing implements, including needle cases, thimbles, pincushions, etc., many with advertisements for Missouri businesses. Provenance: estate of […]
Lot 549: Two antique wicker sewing boxes
Lot of 2 antique wicker sewing cases. 1ST ITEM: A wicker sewing box in the form of a car, the interior lined with silk, with moving wheels. Wear to silk lining, otherwise very good condition. 7" x 14" x 5". 2ND ITEM: Oriental wicker pouch withmetal handles. Good condition. 3" x 7" x 5". Both […]
Lot 546: "Lady's Companion" & French Perles sewing kit
Lot of 2 sewing and craft kits. 1ST ITEM: Cased sewing kit or etui, white lacquered wooden box with brass fittings, gilt lettering "Lady's Companion," velvet and silk lined interior fitted with compartments for various sewing accoutrements including bottle, scissors, and thimble. 2 pieces missing, some sewing tools oxidized, otherwise very good condition. 4" x […]
Lot 547: French leather sewing case
Leather sewing box, oval sectional form with cloute work (small stud) decoration, silk lining, ivory ball feet. Excellent condition. 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 3-1/2". French, late 19th century. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pessick, Ames, Iowa.
Lot 545: Russian carved walrus ivory sewing box
A walrus ivory and/or bone veneered sewing box, attributed to Kholomogory or Archangel, Russia. Wood box with a stepped carcass, overlaid with carved and pierced ivory/bone and incised and stained floral decoration. Bracket feet. Twocompartments with hinged lids, velvet pincushion top. Condition: veneer losses at feet, bottom hinges broken. 6-1/2" x 9" x 6". Russian, […]
Lot 543: Andreolo Abstract Oil on Board
Abstract oil on board signed Andreolo (possibly Aldo Andreolo, Italian 1926 – ), Contemporary polymer on board, abstract geometric, signed lower right, colors of red, mustard, black, green, yellow and beige, housed in turned wood frame,good condition, 16" H x 20-3/4" sight, 19-1/4" H x 24-1/2" W framed. Private New Orleans, LA collection.
Lot 544: Cast iron goffering iron, 19th century
Cast iron goffering iron (used to iron ruffles and ribbons), marked "S. Baird 1837". Clawfooted tripod base. Excellent condition. 9-1/4"H. English or American, 19th century. Provenance: estate of Isabel Pessick, Ames, Iowa.
Lot 541: H. Brookbank Oil on Board, Maine Fishing Village
Harrison Brookbank, (American, 20th century) oil on board winter seascape, "Fishing Village, Stonington, Deer Island, Maine". Winter scene of man holding fishing pole, walking with boy along stone-lined shore path with buildings and boats at dock in center field. Paper label en verso with title, artist and date (1941), pencil signed, title and dated en […]
Lot 539: David James Hill Still Life Painting
David James Hill (American, Ohio, 20th century) oil on canvas still life titled "His Gun" depicting various hunting items and decoys. Signed lower right "D. Hill, '92". Housed in custom bird's eye maple frame. Condition – Overall verygood condition. Nearly imperceptible small scratches to the frame. Slight paint rub in upper left hand corner. Sight […]









